I'm having a frustrating issue with my download speeds. My speed tests indicate I should have around 895.5 Mbps, but when I actually download something, the speeds drop to only 40-150 Mbps. This inconsistency happens often—sometimes it's fast, sometimes it's sluggish. I don't really know how to troubleshoot these kinds of problems, so any advice would be really helpful!
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It's possible the server you're downloading from is the problem. If it's busy or restricted in bandwidth, that could slow you down no matter how fast your internet connection is. Also, if you're using services like Steam, it might slow down because you're downloading and installing simultaneously. Your storage device's speed could be a factor too!
I noticed that while your speed test looks great, downloading from certain sites can behave differently. The tools can give mixed results depending on what’s running, especially through web browsers. There's a dedicated Speedtest app you can try for more accurate measurements instead of the browser. Check that out!
Yeah, and make sure that you're aware of the difference between megabits (Mb) and megabytes (MB) too, as that can confuse things!
Definitely, I always prefer using apps instead of browsers for tests. They seem to give better readings overall!